ECMS Announces Science Fair Winners
November 16, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School held its 10th Annual Science Fair and announced the winners on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Submitted by Angela Vance
PHS 5th Graders Make Volcanoes in their Lesson about Chemical and Physical Changes
November 16, 2017
Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
PHS Media Center Presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant
November 16, 2017
The PHS Media Center was presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant by Mrs. Rita Forbes. The grant allowed the purchase of books for students. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
WHS Science Fair Winners
November 16, 2017
Congratulations to all Walton High School participants in this year’s Science Fair (held on Nov. 14)! The judges saw much potential in the projects and have encouraged many of the students to continue on to the district science fair in December.
We would like to recognize the following students:
Biological - 1st Place - Drake Pennington
Biological - 2nd Place - Andrew Huff, Amber Law, and Krislyn McLaney
Biological - 3rd Place - Mallory Hataway
Biological - Honorable Mention - Belle Lloyd, Katelyn Lloyd, Luke Love, Olivia Scott, and Alexis Thompson
Physical - 1st Place - Cory LaCour, Briston Smith, and Ben Woods
Physical - 2nd Place - Joshua Homza and Zachary Magner
Physical - 3rd Place - Kahl Miller and Joseph Woods
Physical - Honorable Mention - Taylor Smith, Maddie Drake, Hannah Brown, Jackson Newsome, Katelyn Gillert, and Shelbee Castrillo
Submitted by Christy English.
WMS Students ACHIEVE Tremendous Reading Success
November 16, 2017
Two students in Mrs. Amy Bennett's Reading classes at Walton Middle School won contests sponsored by Achieve3000. Victor Hernandez scored the most points for the entire state of Florida last week, and Mikaela Price won the most points for a day statewide. Mrs. Bennett and WMS applaud these students for their commitment to reading success. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
SWHS Student Signs with University of West Florida
November 16, 2017
SWHS Senior Alyssa Selvey, surrounded by her parents Jeff and Angel Selvey and Seahawk Athletic Director Phil Tisa and Head Softball Coach Bob Hartness, signed her letter of commitment to play softball next year at the University of West Florida. Congratulations Alyssa! Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
ECMS Recognizes Tropicana Speech Competition Winners!
November 16, 2017
ECMS held its 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Competition on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The winner from each language arts class competed to be the overall 6th grade winner. All of the competitors did an amazing job, and the judges had a tough time choosing the top three. We are proud of all of our students for participating and would like to send a special congratulations to our grade level winners as well as a huge thank you to our fabulous 6th Grade Language Arts Teachers, Mrs. Leslie MacPike and Mrs. Christine Solomon for doing such a wonderful job preparing our students for success each and every day!
6th Grade Overall Winners (L to R)
Auburn Hamer (2nd Place), Maya Sien (1st Place), Jaiden Morris (3rd Place)
Class Winners Group Picture: Back Row (L to R): Natalie Mitchell, Auburn Hamer, Maya Sien, Jaiden Morris, Sami Thompson; Front Row (L to R): Kamryn Cooper, Josie Abicca, Cassidy Cabe, Tyler Johnson
Submitted by Candy Bodie
FES PreK Students Practice Motor Skills While Creating Turkeys
November 16, 2017
Submitted by Heather Hester/FB.
Art Programs Receive Award for Rain Barrel Project
November 15, 2017
Art departments at Freeport Elementary School, Walton Middle School, Emerald Coast Middle School, Paxton High School, and Freeport High School received recognition and a $100 award check for their participation in the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Rain Barrels were provided by the @BIAOkaloosaWalton, and painted with creative designs. They were auctioned off during the annual Parade of Homes and the proceeds went toward a special scholarship program for students looking for careers in the building industry, as well as back in the form of an award to the participating schools. A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your rooftop that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams. A rain barrel is relatively simple and inexpensive to construct and can sit conveniently under a residential gutter down spout, or any spot where rain runs off of the roof. The water collected can be used to water plants, gardens, wash the car, and any number of usages that don't require sterile water.
Mr. Alan Baggett, Executive Vice-President of the made the presentation. Pictured are Kim Kirby, school board member; Alan Baggett, BIAOW, Jason Campbell accepting the award for Kaitlyn Arnold, art teacher at WMS; Jennifer Rhea, art teacher at ECMS; Corinne Wilson, art teacher at Paxton; Laurie Hudson, art teacher at FES; and Superintendent Hughes.